News - Dutch Elm Disease

The City of Steinbach is again participating in the provincial Dutch elm disease and invasive species monitoring programs this summer. Monitoring is done through visual inspections and trapping of adult insects, aerial surveys, and remote sensing.

The City of Steinbach is again participating in the provincial Dutch elm disease and invasive species monitoring programs this summer. Monitoring is done through visual inspections and trapping of adult insects, aerial surveys and remote sensing.

The City of Steinbach sprays all Elm trees every other year in late August or early September to help prevent Dutch Elm Disease – including trees on private property.